Every kitchen needs a place to store the dishes. For much of the 18th century, this was a corner cupboard.
Think for a moment. In many homes in the newly settled states, homes were modest, rooms were either small, multi-purpose, or both.
A corner cabinet takes up very little floor space. With both lower and upper sections, these cupboards were able to hold much.
With the upper doors wide open, the kitchen cupboard in this house museum, displays the family dishes.
Platters, plates, saucers, cups, and bowls are ready for use. I see a pitcher, but I think the teapot has gone missing.
Do you, or a family member, have similar dishes?
Americans and immigrants alike used these cupboards. Picture them in the kitchens as you read the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS.
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